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Behind Enemy Lines

1997Movie1 h 29 minR

40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–29%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–29%

Summary

An ex-marine returns to Vietnam when he learns his former mercenary partner whom he thought was killed is being held by a sadistic general.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Mark Griffiths
Written by
Andrew Osborne, Dennis Cooley
Produced by
Brad Krevoy, David Bixler, Steven Stabler
Music by
Arthur Kempel

Everyone

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Facts

May 23, 1997 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
May 23, 1997
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, War
Original language
English
Made in
Philippines, United States
Available in
113 countries

Tropes

Where Are They Now, His Name Is..., Retirony +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Behind Enemy Lines?"

Questions about Behind Enemy Lines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Behind Enemy Lines?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Behind Enemy Lines streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Behind Enemy Lines worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.2).

Can I half-watch Behind Enemy Lines?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Behind Enemy Lines use?

Where Are They NowHis Name Is...RetironyFiring in the Air a LotNom de GuerreArtistic License – MilitaryWham LineIn Name OnlyMood WhiplashGuns AkimboCold-Blooded TortureThe Caligulaand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Where Are They Now, His Name Is..., and Retirony.